What happens to a person who has lived a recreant life and who later repents and complies with the Lord’s will?
Question Dear Gramps, What happens to a person that was born under the temple covenant, baptized at age eight, rebelled at age fourteen, was inactive for most of his life, committed some serious sins, repented in his late forties, and since has been to the...
In the Book of Abraham it talks about “the Gods” creating the earth. What does that mean?
Question Gramps, When it is talking about the Gods created the earth in the Book of Abraham. What is it referring too? Let me know thanks! Josh Answer Dear Josh, There are two aspects of the creation. Both are explained in the Book of Abraham....
Has anyone ever seen spirits?
Question Hello Gramps. So I am a missionary in Liberia and some of the people here say we cannot see spirits yet there are multiple accounts of people seeing spirits like Moses and Jesus Christ and Wilford Woodruff and the founding Fathers. I just want to get...
Can one be forgiven of abortion?
Question Dear Gramps, We know that all sins can be forgiven except that of denying the Holy Ghost. In the case of murder I know that one can be forgiven but never obtain eternal life, only the telestial kingdom. In the cause of abortion is it the same in that...
Do intelligences have a gender?
Question Gramps, I so love your insight on everything. Thank you so much for all you do. I ask this question about gender identity out of curiosity, As I know people who are struggling with gender identity. I know that once we are born, we have a gender...
Should we continue to believe in miracles?
Question Gramps, My son-in-law just got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. They have chosen to live with hope and believe in miracles. He is just a young man and his patriarchal blessing says as he grows older he will have many opportunities to serve together...
How can I prove Joseph Smith was a prophet and had the authority of God using only the Bible?
Question Gramps, Someone asked me once to give proof Joseph Smith was a prophet of God (and had the authority of God) using only the Bible and I do not know how to answer. Do you know of any scriptures? Sincerely, Clayton Answer Clayton,...
Should men who hold the priesthood ask for a sealing cancellation?
Question Gramps, I have been married for 17 yrs and am sealed to my husband, however, he was sealed to his first wife for 19 years. She is not active and has been married for 11 years. She was unfaithful during their marriage. He has asked to have the sealing...
How can I help my son who is being treated very badly by his peers?
Question Gramps, What can I say to my son who comes home crying after every scouting event? He is home schooled and every scout in his troop is rude to him. Yesterday he tripped while hiking and one of the older scouts called him a dirty name. He gets along...
Will a disobedient son still inherit the celestial kingdom if his parents have been sealed in the temple of the Mormon Church and honor their temple covenants?
Question Gramps, If parents are active and live the gospel but they have an inactive son who marries outside the temple, will the son as well as his family someday be with the parents in the celestial kingdom? Frank Answer Dear Frank, We assume...
Why are there so many similarities between Jesus Christ and the Egyptian God Horus?
Question Gramps, Why are there so many similarities between Jesus Christ and the Egyptian god Horus? Breyden Answer Breyden, Well, let's take a look at that more closely. Since you did not give examples of these similarities in your question,...
Why is it so important to be a member of the Mormon Church?
Question Hi Gramps, Why is it so important to be a member of the Mormon Church? Isn’t it enough to be a good person and believe in Christ? Aren’t all churches true so long as they teach Christ? These are the questions my nephew’s mother and aunts have asked him...
On other worlds, what did those eligible for celestial glory do as they waited for the Savior’s resurrection?
Question Gramps, No one could be resurrected or glorified from all the other creations until the Savior was resurrected and glorified. During that long wait, what did glorified bodies do that were eligible for celestial glory? No one can go to a celestial home...
What can I tell my fiance about not having received a temple sealing cancellation from previous wife?
Question Gramps, My future wife wants me to be unsealed to my previous wife. We divorced many years ago and she has since died. We are still sealed together. I don't know what really to tell her other than it will be sorted out when we die. Jared Answer...
Why is it the practice in the Mormon Church to take the sacrament with the right hand?
Question Dear Gramps, Where did the idea come from that in the Mormon Church you should take the sacrament with your right hand? Mike Answer Dear Mike, The practice in the Mormon Church of taking the sacrament with the right hand is just a...
Why do Mormons eat pork when they believe in the Old Testament which forbids it?
Question Dear Gramps, Why do Mormons eat pork when they believe in the Old Testament which forbids it? Jessica Answer Dear Jessica, The proscription against eating pork was part of the law of Moses, and it was in force for all the house of Israel...
Can sin be committed when the Lord is in our midst?
Question Dear Gramps, Last Sunday we had a sister in our Sunday School who asked if there is sin committed when the Lord is our midst. Our question is: can sin be committed? if so, how is it dealt with? if not, why not? As always, your brother in the Lord....
With negative talk about some religions, how do I keep reaching for my own understanding of God?
Question Dear Gramps, I have been an firm believer in Christ for an long time now for numerous reasons. Now as a grown man there has been negative talk about Jehovah Witnesses and now Mormons. The only reason I quit going to traditional churches was because...
In Mosiah, how is Abinadi making a connection to God the Father?
Question Gramps, I have always been confused by these verses and the explanation by Abinadi. Can you explain how Abinadi is making the connection to God the father in these verses. Thanks. Bud Answer Dear Bud, Abinadi's wording is indeed difficult...
Will God not help someone because of free will?
Question Gramps, I’ve been told that God will not help someone out because of free will. He cannot interfere with free will because of the fact that this is a fallen world. His hands are tied. Is this true? That no amount of faith can overcome the demands of...
Where in the Bible does it say that there is a Mormon book?
Question Gramps, Where in the bible does it have that there is a Mormon book? Lauren Answer Dear Lauren, The references to the Book of Mormon in the Bible are rather obscure and need a little interpretation. Here is a specific reference: The word...
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